The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025 Nominees Announced
The nominees for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025 have been announced, with notable players Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal among the frontrunners. Fresh off their recent showdown at the Ballon d’Or, where Dembélé secured the top spot and Yamal finished as the runner-up, they are poised for another competitive face-off for this prestigious accolade.
Dembélé’s victory in Paris this past September sparked intense reactions, including a statement from Yamal’s father expressing deep frustration over the outcome, which he termed “the biggest moral damage done to a human being.”
Additionally, the nominations include Paris Saint-Germain players Vitinha, Achraf Hakimi, and Nuno Mendes. The Premier League is represented by renowned talents such as Mohamed Salah and Cole Palmer.
Women’s Nominees
On the women’s side, the list is prominently filled with stars from Arsenal, Chelsea, and Barcelona, with Aitana Bonmatí—who recently clinched the Ballon d’Or—leading the nominees.
The complete list of nominees encompasses a diverse group of talented athletes, including:
- Ousmane Dembélé
- Achraf Hakimi
- Harry Kane
- Kylian Mbappé
- Nuno Mendes
- Cole Palmer
- Pedri
- Raphinha
- Mohamed Salah
The women’s nominees feature prominent figures like Sandy Baltimore, Nathalie Björn, Lucy Bronze, and many more, with seasoned players like Alexia Putellas and Leah Williamson also in contention.
